object descriptions

- [Instructor] Well, we've talked about data types,…and how to apply various formatting for your fields,…and how to set those up to further describe your fields.…Now it's time to talk about descriptions.…A description is something that appears in the title bar…as the user is inputting data,…when they're hovering on the field…that you're asking them to fill in.…For instance, last name or first name,…then this extra piece of information will appear.…Not every field in every table in your database…requires a description.…

Descriptions are aimed at the end user…as they're inputting data, and it can be a helpful tool…to guide them into inputting the type of data…that you're expecting to have in that field.…For example, the last name.…If I go to the description for the last name,…we know that we've left the default character limit to 50,…so it might be beneficial to say,…enter between one and 50 characters…to describe last name.…

Or, for example, the account type.…I know from planning my design,…that at some point I'm going to utilize a combo box…

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6/15/2004

Access 2003 Essential Training with Mark Swift is a movie-based tutorial that will enable new and existing database designers to develop an understanding of the latest version of Microsoft Access. This training begins with an introduction to database concepts and a design methodology that will help new designers organize the data being stored, and quickly advances to cover many of the features and tools needed to design exceptional database applications. This training also looks at features that are new or improved in Microsoft Access 2003. Exercise files are included, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace.